Derivatives #51-75

Question 0

Residual

Answer 0

Adj

Remaining, left over

Question 1

Rescind

Answer 1

Vb

To repeal, take back, cancel

Question 2

Resilient

Answer 2

Adj

Springing back , rebounding, having the ability to rebound

Question 3

Respite

Answer 3

Noun

A delay or cessation

Question 4

Reticent

Answer 4

Adj

Disposed to be silent, reserved

Question 5

Retract

Answer 5

Vb

To take back, disavow

Question 6

Sagacious

Answer 6

Adj

Wise, showing sound judgement

Question 7

Profane

Answer 7

Adj- unsacred, unholy

V- to misuse / abuse something sacred, to treat with irreverence

Question 8

Profusion

Answer 8

N- an abundance, a great quantity

Question 9

Prolific

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Adj- productive, fertile

Question 10

Propensity

Answer 10

N- tendency, predisposition

Question 11

Provincial

Answer 11

Adj- narrow minded, backwards

Question 12

Prudent

Answer 12

Adj- wise, cautious

Question 13

Sporadic

Answer 13

Adj- scattered

Question 14

Quandary

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N- state of perplexity, a difficult situation, a dilemma

Question 15

Querulous

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Adj, full of complaint

Question 16

Quixotic

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Adj, like Quixote, romantic, idealistic, impractical, starry eyed

Question 17

Rancor

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N, bitterness, malevence, acrimony, spite

Question 18

Recalcitrant

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Adj, kicking back, stubborn

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Recluse

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Adj, closed off from society, hermit

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Relegate

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V, to assign to a lower positions

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Relic

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N, something left behind, really old object

Question 22

Remorse

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N, bite back again, regret

Question 23

Repudiate

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V, to reject with scorn

Question 24

Salutary

Answer 24

Adj- beneficial to health or welfare